HDR · 6 hours ago
Rail Engineer
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment that values and respects each employee. They are seeking a Rail Engineer to play a key role in their freight rail program, contributing to critical infrastructure for the sustainable movement of goods and people.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Serve in a technical role on railroad or civil engineering/design projects to support HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed
Perform railroad or civil engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software geometric layouts, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and reviewing construction submittals
Support Project Managers or Task Leads in the development of proposal, project scope, budget, and schedule elements
Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients that include rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients
Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design and through to construction phase activities
Support Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed
Review or check design calculations, estimates and specifications produced by other staff
Assist in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project
Mentor less-experienced staff
Qualification
Required
Serve in a technical role on railroad or civil engineering/design projects to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed
Perform railroad or civil engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software geometric layouts, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and reviewing construction submittals
Support Project Managers or Task Leads in the development of proposal, project scope, budget, and schedule elements
Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients that include rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients
Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design and through to construction phase activities
Support Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed
Review or check design calculations, estimates and specifications produced by other staff
Assist in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project
Mentor less-experienced staff
Preferred
2+ years of experience within railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria
Ability to become licensed as a P.E. or P. Eng. in additional jurisdictions through the NCEES or similar
Experience with railroad, industrial or transit clients
Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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